can i fit 22 inch rims on my 98 q45

Post by **q45ondubs** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:12 pm

I have 20 inch rims on now but i want to go bigger i want 22inch rims are ther things i need to know so that i dont buy the wrong rims and what size tires do i need please help thanks

Post by **maxnix** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:33 pm

A better question is, "Which 22" tires will provide sufficient OEM minimum load capacity (94) and still be the OEM diameter (26.1").

For a Michelin PS2:

255/30ZR22 Load Index 95 = 1521lbs (690kg) per tireSpeed Rating “(Y)” = 186+mph (300kph) (95Y) XL

And only $426 each before mounting. There are some cheap azz Kumhos available though for less.

However, the unloaded rolling is 28.1", which is a big problem.

Suppose you jack your suspension enough to fit them without any ill effects, the next question is, "Which wheels do I get that are near the OEM 2..5 lbs. but strong enough to fit on the FGY33?"

I'll let you figure that one out, but even the best forged (BBS, Fikse, OZ Racing) won't come near that weight. This will run you about $4K new. Of course there is cheaper and much heavier and weaker trash rotary anchors out there.

So for about $6K exclusive of labor you have worsened your ride quality, increased you braking distance, diminished your cornering performance, and shortened the life of your suspension components.

Fair trade off, no? Sure looks kewl parked there at the Sonic service island.

I have to wonder the load rating of the 20" tires you are presently using? Only one size barely ekes past the minimum.

Post by **unknown007** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:40 pm

22"?Bro peep this.One day your gonna be rolling on the freeway and sitting on the frame.Why?The 22's too heavy and caused too much stress on the brakes and suspension parts so they flew off.

When you get rims 20" or bigger you need Brembo brakes of better say bigger brakes.

Post by **q45ondubs** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:58 pm

lol well im on dubs right now and ther are no problems at all smooth drive no problems do you think 2 more inches will make such a big problem or what..

Post by **q45ondubs** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:00 pm

so do you think the 255/30/r22 are the best size tires to handle the 22 inch rims....because i really want to do it i think the cars gona look real nice and what about the measurements on the rims .....

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:00 pm

q45ondubs wrote:lol well im on dubs right now and ther are no problems at all smooth drive no problems do you think 2 more inches will make such a big problem or what..

A lot of the information is above.

You decide. Some like Donk, but they always get rid of them it seems.

Post by **q45ondubs** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:36 pm

donk is usually sedans with 24 and up i think right...i got 20 inch rims now but i just want the rims just a little bigger so it will look right it seems the car is to big for just 20 inch rims...i want to know what the best size 22 inch rims will fit with the right size tires please help

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:46 pm

So you want to go 2 inches below donk?

Sorry I just don't like car with humongous rims, it looks uber RICE.

Do you want to add some subs in the trunk after, or are you stopping at the rims?

Post by **q45ondubs** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:51 pm

lol i already have two 15 inch subs in the trunk lol...i just want to get bigger rims because i feel the car looks to big for just 20 inch rims..i think 22 will make it look just right...and this is my second car i just drive it when i want go for a cruise or something

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:14 pm

Stock or light weight racing wheels up to 17 inch are good for me, Except the OEM FX45 wheels those are just right for the Q.

But to each his own, just know that you will significantly slow down the car.

Post by **q45ondubs** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:24 pm

yeah on this car i did have 17 at first but the 20inch rims made it look so much nicer.and now im thinking about 22 it will fill in the wheel wells just right and im not worried about the speed i have a real fast sports car already this one is more for looks...i want to know what size 22 rims and tires will be good and not so ruff

Post by **q45ondubs** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:31 pm

and the 98 q body style is a litle different than the ones before..it seems the 98 has a much larger body style compared to the ones before it like the96 and older...

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:38 pm

Right because a 1990-1996 Q45 is a G50 and yours is a FGY33 (1997-2001 Q45) based off a Nissan Cima and not off a Nissan President like the G50 and F20 Q45 (2002-2006).

But good luck on finding tires that meet EVERY requirement.

Post by **DINO THE WHEEL GUY** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:39 pm

I put 22"rims on those cars all the time and it looks dam good the profile is low but, oh well. take a look at my gallery on my web site http://www.360degreewheels.com

Post by **unknown007** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:43 pm

Trust me drop the car and it wont look so big for the rims.It's the illusion of the fender gap the makes it look like that.22's will make a huge difference:1.They are heavier=less HP or better say slower 0-60.2.Brakes will wear out like crazy.3.Car will lift higher.4.You wasted 2.5k on rims only when you can just lower the car and put more into the engine as in maintenance or repairs.

Again I use to love cars with huge rims but I got out of the scene because it's a waste of money after you find your four rims rolling down the freeway.Whatever floats your boat I guess, and dont flame on me because trust me I nearly want my car kissing the ground for a DD.

I got 15's in my trunk too. Instead of raising I'm lowering.I agree with Paul though on getting rid of it.I see so many Q's 90-96 on 20's-24's one day and a month alter on craigslist.Today i found out we have a new gold metallic new comer 94-96 Q45. I still think mines the lowest on the town. Well let us know what you end up doing just keep in mine what I'm telling you.I've had a cousin experience 20's and his brakes were out 3months earlier or I think earlier than that.

They told him if he goes bigger he'll need Brembo brakes.Well good luck.

Post by **MR. Q** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:10 pm

That rear camber will look appealing to the eye. Beating down the block with your trunk vibrating! They will fit. Drive VIP style and all should be well. Just take your time and don't rush. Be easy on the Q and she'll be easy on your pocket. We know what we have (money) horsepower but of course we won't spend it all! I look forward to seeing what your 98 has been begging for!

Post by **q45ondubs** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:27 pm

DINO THE WHEEL GUY wrote:I put 22"rims on those cars all the time and it looks dam good the profile is low but, oh well. take a look at my gallery on my web site http://www.360degreewheels.com

i didnt see any q45 in your gallery but it looks like you guys know what your doing ..so i dont want to go with very low profile tires what will fit on the q45 depth of the rims and tires what do you suggest..

Post by **q45ondubs** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:29 pm

haha yeah i feel you im on dubs but i guess i just want to go a little bigger and a little higher in the sky..lol..and i see your from the yay area also....

Post by **q45ondubs** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 5:32 pm

yeah good looking i been want them 22 for a minute i been riding in this car on dubs for years now dubs arent that big any more...ya know....i think its gona look real nice with the right rims and the hight of the car i think ill make it look right straight stuna...

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Post by **BLACKonBLACK98** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:48 pm

man this thread is a hodge-podge of s**t.

as usual the fsm crew has their ducks in a row, but who really cares? the 22"+ rubber band selection is always going to be under load rating. does that mean that every tire is going to spontaneously combust as soon as you let the jack down? no. compare specs on tires all day but you can't tell me s**t unless you've rode 2's/3's/4's and even then all you would be telling me is an experience different than what i have had being around these cars, rather than just talking about how dumb they are on the internet.

a donk is a 71-76 impala/caprice. it has nothing to do with wheel size.

"rice" is a term for a car cosmetically mimicking (usually poorly and with bad taste) a car modded for performance without having actual performance upgrades. big flashy wheels are not "rice".

22's are not vip.

the only thing worse than someone who is completely close minded to other people modifying their personal cars is someone who thinks their style of modification is better than another. i.e. if your car is slammed to the point that your geometry is fubar'ed, you're riding with -5* of camber, your car is pigeon towed, and you're running 235's on an 11" rim you probably shouldn't be telling anyone how they should be like you.

Post by **apossiblehybrid** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:17 pm

i think you should give up on trying to find out what size tires are good with 22s cause no one is gonna give you that answer on this forum.

Post by **unknown007** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:57 pm

q45ondubs wrote:haha yeah i feel you im on dubs but i guess i just want to go a little bigger and a little higher in the sky..lol..and i see your from the yay area also....

I sure am.Honestly though 22's don't look good on any Q45.It's a Japanese car not a US feel me?Dubs look good on Box chevy's and impalas but Q45?You really wanna abuse a luxury car's suspension and brakes?What if your suspension gives out?Brakes give out?Feel me.Think about how much harder the car has to work with heavier rims.Again I am not telling you what to do you knwo how we bay area people talk hahaa.We bosses yadada?

Anyways for tire wise I dunno what would fit.That's up to your pockets.I still think you should stay with the 20's.What part of the town you at?

Post by **MR. Q** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:59 pm

gjh20 has a profile on this site and here are his tire sizes in 22 shoe!

Front: Custom Painted 22x9" NC Forged 7-Spoke w/4" Lip & 235/30-22 Toyo Proxes PX4s

Rear: Custom Painted 22x11" NC Forged 7-Spoke w/6.5" Lips & 265/30-22 Toyo Proxes PX4s

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2424834

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:18 pm

That thing is a truck.

Post by **q45ondubs** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:30 pm

yeah you right..its a luxery car and all and it looks right on dubs but im getting board with it lol ima try the dueces you feel me and if it works out it works out and if things go wrong ima get it fixed i got a couple of mechanics that will fix things for me...when neded ...but im from the 510 east bay and im from brookfield 9800 ...but i usually say im just from the yay....ya know...any ways did you already put 22 on yours and thats why you feel its gona cause break problems and suspension i figured it will do that already but how severe does it get

Post by **q45ondubs** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:33 pm

so did he have to raise the car at all...and i was thinking about 245/35/22 in the front and 255/35/22 the back what you think will they rub will i have to raise it in the front a little

MR. Q wrote:gjh20 has a profile on this site and here are his tire sizes in 22 shoe!

Front: Custom Painted 22x9" NC Forged 7-Spoke w/4" Lip & 235/30-22 Toyo Proxes PX4s

Rear: Custom Painted 22x11" NC Forged 7-Spoke w/6.5" Lips & 265/30-22 Toyo Proxes PX4s

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2424834

Post by **qship96** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:52 pm

q45ondubs wrote:yeah you right..its a luxery car and all and it looks right on dubs but im getting board with it lol ima try the dueces you feel me and if it works out it works out and if things go wrong ima get it fixed i got a couple of mechanics that will fix things for me...when neded ...but im from the 510 east bay and im from brookfield 9800 ...but i usually say im just from the yay....ya know...any ways did you already put 22 on yours and thats why you feel its gona cause break problems and suspension i figured it will do that already but how severe does it get

A much better investment than wheels would be to invest in http://www.wordsmart.com

Post by **maxnix** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:02 pm

Lot of confusion here about static looks vs. dynamic performance. Funny no one ever mentions how much those round anchors weigh or what the strength rating is when the statistics are recited. Funny no one mentions which race car series sanctions that size.

But then if one is not fluent in any language, not much of significance to that person can be communicated regardless. Double dubs must be confirmation that one did not pass his 9th grade general science class.

You know, men (or boys) can wear padded brassieres too, but that doesn't mean they should. Nor does that mean wearing padded brassieres beget a functional improvement in male perormance. But if that's the look you want, go for it!

Post by **NightRiderQ45** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:15 am

qship96 wrote:
A much better investment than wheels would be to invest in http://www.wordsmart.com

LMAO! The link was funny especially the music playing.

To answer the OP question, 255-30-22 will fit. No, you don't have to lift it to make it fit. YOU will have to search the size I listed to find the right tire that meets the load rating. It's your car, do to it how ever you please. It's funny that people are speaking about how the performance of the car will go down adding larger wheels, but they turn around and say to "slam" it so it can look like a pigeon toed, Honda Civic!?! BlackonBlack98 said it best...it isn't feasible for you to be giving ideas at all.

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